The Long-Range Latvian Steps Forward for ASU
In our weekly update on the Arizona State men’s basketball team, the Sun Devil defense clamps down and the long-range Latvian Rihards Kuksiks steps up.

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In our weekly update on the Arizona State men’s basketball team, the Sun Devil defense clamps down and the long-range Latvian Rihards Kuksiks steps up.

Regular commenter David did such a fine job wrapping up the frustrations of this season, that we’re re-running his comment as a post. Here are 13 things David thinks about the Sun Devils’ season — and off-season. (Scroll down for the official Echo from the Buttes take on last night’s game.)
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Good bye Las Vegas Bowl. Good bye Rudy Carpenter. Good bye football season. Here are three things we think we think after the Sun Devils’ 31-10 loss to Arizona last night.

It all comes down to one game. The Duel in the Desert. Arizona State vs. Arizona. Las Vegas Bowl on the line. As our good friend Trent might say, it’s time to double down against the ‘Cats. Fortunately, when it comes to playing UofA, Rudy Carpenter is money, baby.
Echo from the Buttes recently sat down with The Greg and Mark Show to chat about the ramifications of the Duel in the Desert. The audio’s below.
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If you’re more into that reading thing, we’ve had a lot of football coverage over the last couple weeks. If you haven’t been paying attention, here’s what you’ve missed.
So enjoy the game, Sun Devils. We won’t be making the trek down I-10, but while we’re in Tempe we’ll take a malt Glen Garry, and if you tell that bartender to go extra easy on the water, this 50 cent piece has your name on it.
Vegas baby, Vegas!!!
Enjoy this article? Buy us a beer for just $4. (Credit Card / Paypal)We asked the former football beat writer for the Arizona Daily Wildcat five quick questions about the Sun Devils’ next opponent. And don’t forget to add your score prediction in the comments!

(Too bad we’ll have to retire this one later this month.)
Enjoy this article? Buy us a beer for just $4. (Credit Card / Paypal)This video is probably gratuitous; that’s why we’ve buried it after the jump. If you want to see a very cheesy clip of Tempe12 models from Arizona State and the University of Arizona getting ready for the Duel in the Desert, then keep on reading.
Enjoy this article? Buy us a beer for just $4. (Credit Card / Paypal)The headline says it all. We Sun Devils don’t like the University of Arizona, and it’s not just because they make us drive down I-10 to beat them every other year. Let us know why you don’t like them in the comments!

Sun Devil quarterback Rudy Carpenter and Wildcat signal caller Willie Tuitama are linked by history and numbers but viewed very differently by their fans. What do comparisons between the two reveal about the fan bases that support them?